Christchurch Open Rescue has announced the rescue of 31 hens from a farm
south of Chirstchurch. "The action was carried out in solidarity
with Mark Eden, an Open Rescue member in Wellington who is currently facing
charges for his role in a rescue at a Foxton farm," the group said
in a statement. "The birds have all been provided with new homes
where they can live out their lives free to exhibit their natural behaviours.”